2004 Honda 599 Review

The Honda 599 is formally known as the CB600F, referred to as the Hornet in Brazil and Europe. The MSRP for the 2004 Honda 599 is around $7,100. The engine in the 2004 Honda 599 model has four valves per cylinder; its liquid cooled and has a peak output of around 96 horsepower. The Honda 599 motorbike also comes equipped with four carburetors. The 559 model is equipped with a one-piece vinyl seat that is made to hold up to two people. The seat is not adjustable.

The motorbike is also equipped with a grab rail and foot pegs for the driver and the passenger as well. The 599 cc has standard handlebars, a standard front and rear fender as well, the body is made of plastic and the frame is made of steel. The 2004 Honda 599 has standard digital instrumentation, a standard tachometer, speedometer and a light that alerts the rider when the fuel is low. The controls modules and the dashboard of the 599 Honda series weren’t updated again until the 2006 model was launched.

The Honda 599 is a mild rendition of the Honda CBR600.The first release of the CB600F was a 1998 model with a 250 cc engine in Europe. This sporty bike supports an upright position and can be classified as a naked bike or a standard bike. The Hornet was updated in 2000 to improve cornering and braking performance. The Honda CB600F model was updated again in 2003 before being released for the US in 2004.